The All Scout Knives Thread

[LongBlade]

That’s a beauty Roger - crisp as they get

[peanut740]

Thanks guys.

[Quick Steel]

A fine catch!

[ScoutKnives]

Man that is a beautiful NYK scout Rodger !!!!

Mike

[bestgear]

Thanks guys.

Roger - is that your asking price on the pile side main blade ($14.00)? Beautiful sock drawer find!

[thefarside]

Roger,
Outstanding scout!
Jim

[JAMESC41001]

That is some knife Rodger! Very nice.

[kennedy knives]

Had a few in a display. Old Scouts ,To much Glare

[MT-Vessel]

A quick question about the common Ulster USA Official Scout knife (round shield). Some have a brass central liner while the one I just picked up has a steel central liner. Does this indicate a specific age or ??
Thanks in advance for any information.
JV

[ScoutKnives]

Couple of recent pick ups .
Early Ulster 2 blade and a
Union cutlery hatchet knife .

[Lostvalley]

Thank you Mike.

[ScoutKnives]

Here’s a little cattaraugus for this thread . Rare version junior scout with pearl handles . Blade etched Cattaraugus Scout Junior

Thanks for looking
Mike

[doglegg]

A quick question about the common Ulster USA Official Scout knife (round shield). Some have a brass central liner while the one I just picked up has a steel central liner. Does this indicate a specific age or ??
Thanks in advance for any information.
JV

MT-V, I'm showing my ignorance but they used steel during the WW2 I think on some knives but I have no idea about that one. Interesting.

[KnifeSlinger#81]

New York knife BS1,with salesman #'s.

That is a really good one Roger.

[Quick Steel]

Don't recall having seen a scout knife with MOP covers before. Neat.

[JAMESC41001]

Great Cat Mike!

[New_Windsor_NY]

Received this book yesterday. VERY informative and very well researched. I don't think there's a scout or scout style knife that isn't described. There is a "used" copy of this book on Amazon for $80+, I got this in MINT condition for $35 with shipping. I originally posted this in "Mail Call" because I forgot about this thread. Anyway, here it is.

[New_Windsor_NY]

A quick question about the common Ulster USA Official Scout knife (round shield). Some have a brass central liner while the one I just picked up has a steel central liner. Does this indicate a specific age or ??
Thanks in advance for any information.
JV

According to my new book, the round shield, known as the tenderfoot shield, started being used by Ulster (at this time a part of Imperial Associated Knife Companies) in 1962-1990. I'm still trying to figure out how to properly read this book, so the info I "quote" may be erroneous. But I'm trying.

[MT-Vessel]

Great book! Thanks for the info about the shield. The steel center liner is probably insignificant, but remains a mystery.
JV
MT-Vessel

[New_Windsor_NY]

Great book! Thanks for the info about the shield. The steel center liner is probably insignificant, but remains a mystery.
JV
MT-Vessel

Hi. I should have been a little more specific. But, like I said, I'm still figuring out how to "properly" read this book.
If your knife has 4 blades/tools, then it is 1962-1990. If it has 5 blades/tools, then it is 1976-1989. It mentions almost
every feature about the knife. Handle material(s), shield, bolsters, bale, blade material, etching, tang stamps, etc. But nothing
about the springs or liners. Anyway, you're welcome.
Click on image to enlarge.

[MT-Vessel]

These round shield Ulster Official Boy Scout knives are relatively easy to find at flea markets etc. They stir a certain nostalgic bond in guys like me.
When I bought this knife I thought it was likely late 1980s due to its condition. Your new book proves I was in the ballpark. With your comprehensive new text you are sure to be called upon to research future AAPK member finds.
Happy page flipping!

JV

[New_Windsor_NY]

These round shield Ulster Official Boy Scout knives are relatively easy to find at flea markets etc. They stir a certain nostalgic bond in guys like me.
When I bought this knife I thought it was likely late 1980s due to its condition. Your new book proves I was in the ballpark. With your comprehensive new text you are sure to be called upon to research future AAPK member finds.
Happy page flipping!

JV

I don't "collect" scout knives per se. I will pick up a Camillus 1047, 3 blade whittler if I see one in good shape and priced fairly.

[1fartsmella]

I found this antique Camillus Boy Scout knife recently. It has the early 3 line stamp on all 4 blades. It has some unique features, The punch has a patent date stamped on back Aug 11th 1908. The cap lifter also has Patented Aug 28th 1898 stamped on back. The blade is etched BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. The back spring for the master blade is extra wide. The punch has been tipped and reshaped.
What are your thoughts?

[gsmith7158]

I found this antique Camillus Boy Scout knife recently. It has the early 3 line stamp on all 4 blades. It has some unique features, The punch has a patent date stamped on back Aug 11th 1908. The cap lifter also has Patented Aug 28th 1898 stamped on back. The blade is etched BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA. The back spring for the master blade is extra wide. The punch has been tipped and reshaped.
What are your thoughts?

Barry I've never seen one that old so I don't know what to make of that big heavy duty spring. The patent number on the punch is correct. It's called the Mayer punch. I can't make out the cap lifter. It seems like I recall that unofficial makers were forced to remove the word Boy from their knives so that one would pre-date whatever year that was. Maybe SK will come along and fill us in. Great looking knife.

[FRJ]

It also has that all important "catch bit" that allows the main spear to be as long as it can be by shrinking the thickness of the punch.

A really nice old knife.